Energy Engineering Graduate Scheme

Overview

Equans Energy Engineering Graduate Scheme

The world around us is changing rapidly, placing an increased demand on growing services sectors to become net zero. We are looking for the next generation of graduates who will continue to innovate across different areas of our business and support the energy, digital and industrial transitions of our customers. As an Equans graduate you will have the exciting opportunity to experience the diverse and interesting world of one of the UK’s biggest facilities management organisations.

Starting in September 2026, you will join our induction with all the other graduates in your cohort to start building your network and understanding of the Business before your specific placement commences. During your scheme, you will experience operational and functional roles alongside our engineering teams. Your time on the graduate scheme will span across a 2-year period, and you will complete between two to four rotations of either 6 or 12 months in length depending on the project type and department.

You will need to be fully mobile as the placements could be based anywhere within the UK and graduates might need to relocate depending on the placement locations.

We’re looking for the next generation of talented individuals, with graduates aspiring to become the leaders of their field!

Our Engineering teams deliver an incredibly wide range of technical services to our clients all over the country. As an Engineering Graduate within our Digital & Energy Services Division, you will rotate across different areas in order to build your knowledge of the business and develop your technical, people & project management skills.

You could be part of our Solar & Battery Storage Team getting involved in energy generation projects for low carbon on our Solar PV Farms, work with our Energy and Carbon Solutions Team supporting clients to increase efficiencies and create cost savings through low-carbon energy solutions or work alongside our Embedded Energy teams supporting the operations and management projects for a range of client and contracts.

You will spend at least 6 months on one of our sites to understand the technical details of how we operate. You could also get exposure to a variety of areas such as design engineering, quality management, procurement, commercial, operations and management support, compliance, or project management.

A life in Engineering is never dull, and as a Equans graduate you will gain experience in what it takes to manage a range of engineering projects varying in size and complexity and work with diverse teams in a fun and rewarding industry.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience, and put your engineering credentials to the test, in various customer sectors, which may include:

• Solar and Battery Storage
• Carbon Shift
• Embedded Energy
• Smart Buildings
• Infrastructure Solutions

Some of the roles and responsibilities you may undertake during your rotations could be:

• Managing the financial and commercial activities under a variety of contracts, interacting with clients, vendors, and sub-contractors.
• Working on client maintenance or engineering projects to deliver improved efficiencies and net zero objectives
• Supporting the operational and maintenance needs for various contracts ensuring client services are delivered safely and to the required standard.
• Supporting the Operations, Maintenance, Engineering & Compliance teams to prepare information for large orders in line with policies and procedures.
• Monitoring requirements from various sites to ensure the delivery of design documentation and equipment.
• Supporting with the delivery of net zero plans and sustainability consulting services to a variety of clients.
• Acting as an ambassador for Energy & Carbon solutions.

You may also work on specific projects for a variety of clients, for example:

• Delivering net zero carbon and energy feasibility strategies to clients, including modelling and analysis, site audits to identify engineering and digital opportunities and client reporting.
• Supporting with the financial, commercial and procurement activities for net zero carbon models.
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